Friday, March 10, 2006

Upcoming Dates for Benjamin Franklin - Innovative American

Thank you for seeking out when and where "Benjamin Franklin - Innovative American" will be next (and other of our programs). For more details on our presentation on 'Ben', see www.ben-franklin.org or The Interactive History Company www.InteractiveHistory.net . For testimonials, scroll to the bottom of this page. For information, write: ben(at)ben-franklin(dot)org. For upcoming dates, see below. For information on what Fundraisers we are up to and other information about our programs, go to the "full of info page" at www.goBENgo.info

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Next Dates:
(NB: Most dates are for Benjamin Franklin presentations. However, we also do presentations on other periods of History*. Those dates are listed as well to aid in scheduling. Dates subject to change)

Memorial Day Weekend, 2011. FolkLife Festival Seattle WA. More details as they are confirmed.

June 2nd, 2011 Stella Schola Jr. Hi, Redmond WA. Tickets $10.00 each.

Copy this long URL for a poster: http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RlOCPYS30WU/TZczZKmlKPI/AAAAAAAAAMo/9yRmwkvvOyc/s1600/FINI-Franklin-Tabloid-Stella%2BScholaFLT.jpg

November, 2011, Tour of Eastern Washington. 1st Date: November 11, 2011 (11.11.11) in Tonasket Washington. Benefiting a temple of Peace. Arranging other dates now for Eastern Washington and Idaho. Call or write for more information or to sign up for a presentation.

Ben Franklin played many instruments, the fiddle, harp, Glass Armonica (which he invented as well) the guitar and penny whistle. To hear some music that Ben's presenter (G.Robin Smith) has created using those last two instruments, listen to a snippet from the song "Goodbye St. Marie" from the group Trilsean's recent CD - "Love is a Labyrinth". Go to www.myspace.com/trilsean (copy and paste that into your browser)

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The one stop Web address to find out where Ben is
and what Ben is doing: www.goBENgo.info
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This program is available in your area to help raise funds for your group

"Benjamin Franklin, Innovative American, Live! & Inperson-ated."Dates Available for a Fundraiser to benefit YOUR cause Contact us for details.

G.Robin Smith's acclaimed portrayal of "Benjamin Franklin - Innovative American brings the world of Dr. Franklin to life. Presentational and interactive, Dr. Franklin entertains, educates and motivates his audiences to experience history as essential and important to their lives. Using the Chautauqua tradition of teaching history, G.Robin Smith's "presentation" brings the reality of Franklin's legacy into focus in a manner that is both accessible and enjoyable. A refreshing way to learn, Benjamin Franklin, Innovative American, uses the audience's own conversations with Dr. Franklin to provide a unique and intimate "brush" with history.

There was magic afoot at our school when Ben Franklin made his appearance! Through the talents of GregRobin Smith, Franklin was made real -- not only his genius, but his flaws. As such, Franklin was seen
as a remarkable human being and not a two-dimensional figure. This
was an outstanding and enriching performance and would be suitable for
grades 4--12. Please do not hesitate to contact me for a personal
reference: Robert Herold, Head Teacher & Social Studies Chair,
Northstar Junior High
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From Horizon School – Shoreline Washington

"Dear Robin,
Your performance was really fabulous! I have heard nothing but rave
reviews from people. My students really loved it and had all types of
comments and questions, not only to you that night, but to me the next
day. Thank you again so much! Your performance was really appreciated!
Nancy King

Testimony:

G. Robin Smith was fabulous and truly believable as Benjamin Franklin.
The audience was particularly enthusiastic about how he fielded
questions in character and "in period" historically. As a teacher, I
watched my own students (4th and 5th graders) eagerly coming up with
some really good questions and lingering after the performance to talk
to him and ask more. It really made history come alive for them! I
saw the results in their questions and enthusiasm the next day in
school. The class has decided after watching the performance to each
choose a person in history, read and research that person, and, in
costume and in first person, present their famous "selves" to the
class as a project and are very enthusiastic! He provided a perfect
"jumping off" step for this project and truly brought my American
history unit on Colonial America to life. I highly recommend his
performance as an assembly or, as we did, as a fundraiser in the
evening."

Nancy King, Horizon School
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From the Snohomish Washington Library (pronounced snow – HOME – ish)
"Thank you so much for your exceptional presentation of Ben Franklin @
the Snohomish Library tonight. Our audience was delighted with your
performance and the opportunity
to learn more about Ben Franklin and our country's history."
Rebecca L. Loney, Managing Librarian, Snohomish Library
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From the North Bend Washington Library
"I have had many comments about how successful your "Ben Franklin, Live
and In-personated" program was.

It is sometimes hard for our North Bend Library to present a program
that reaches students and adults as well. I felt you did a great job
of speaking to all ages.
I would gladly recommend your program to the other libraries in our
system..."
Thank you again for bringing this rich program to our community.

The junta began at 7p.m. and lasted for about an hour. Dr. Franklin
regaled us with his various adventures growing up in and around
Boston." "I wish, however, to impress
upon you the importance of seeking to meet with Dr. Franklin at one of
his local juntas. Trust me... It will be well worth your time and
energy. He is engaging, enlightening, as well as entertaining. I
especially enjoyed the generous question and answer period. Opening
the floor up to questions from the audience, he answered in a way that
only Benjamin Franklin could. Also, if you're a organizer for a
community group, school, church or fundraiser, this is an excellent
presentation for your event.

In closing, I wanted to personally thank the man behind the costume:
G. Robin Smith. It's never easy standing before a room of complete
strangers, let alone opening yourself up to their questions. You've
taken the time to research Benjamin Franklin and it shows in your
conversations. Again, Mr. Smith, thank you!
Posted by Don Bangert to Current Observations